About a week ago, I noticed that Pinecone had been eating a lot less, and it was a struggle to get her to finish her "bag" (donated breastmilk or formula in a bag, that is attached to a little tube that runs to my breast, so when she nurses she gets the supplement). Then I had a situation in which I needed to pump
before she ate instead of after -- I had some donated breastmilk that needed to be eaten within 24 hours and there was quite a bit of it. So I started pumping, and oh my gosh, this is what I got!
As the day went on, I kept pumping, and I got even more!
6 ounces total. That means I am making 1/4 of her milk. Wow! Honestly, it has been a real struggle, and I've had to convince myself nearly everyday that it was worth the extra work. Now I know it is. As grateful as I am for all the donated milk, it is wonderful to think that she is getting milk made
just for her.
6 comments:
Wow! That's awesome! You're really inspiring me to give it a shot.
That is so amazing, you are an inspiration! And, not only is it from you, but you know everything you eat, etc,how cool! I'll bet your supply will continue to increase.
Evergreen, this just makes me so proud and happy and weepy. It is wonderful! 6 ounces!!!!
I tell my mom (former LLL leader) and sister (lactivist extraordinaire) about you all the time - your story is just so beautiful and brings us so much joy. Well done, you! All your hard work and perseverance is paying off for Pinecone in such a beautiful way.
Oh, I am so happy for you. You are already giving so much to Pinecone and now you can give even more.
What an amazing mother you are!
That is so cool!!
Wonderful! I am so impressed with your perseverance! I'm sure it can't be the easiest thing to manage, but what a reward for sticking to it!
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